Travel guide to the top of Crystal Mountain in Washington
Crystal Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,902 m (6,240 ft) above sea level, located in Pierce County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It’s one of the highest roads in Washington.
Where is Crystal Mountain?
The peak is located south of Seattle, in the central part of Washington, within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Nearby, there’s a mountain called Crystal Mountain North, at an elevation of 2,090 m (6,856 ft) above sea level.
How long is the road to Crystal Mountain?
Set high in the Cascade Range, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a chairlift access trail. Starting from Crystal Mountain Resort, it’s about 6 km (3.72 miles) long. It is not generally snow-free until late June or even July in some years.
Pic: Lowell Bander